The day after Hurricane Irene swept through Connecticut, the Brazos section of Cosey Beach in East Haven showed heavy damage. Firefighter Rob Ashton was taking stock of gas leaks and building stability. Residents said that while the National Guard was deployed to the other side of Cosey Beach, they had received no assistance from Guard troops or police as of Monday morning.

The day after Hurricane Irene swept through Connecticut, the Brazos section of Cosey Beach in East Haven showed heavy damage. Firefighter Rob Ashton was taking stock of gas leaks and building stability. Residents said that while the National Guard was deployed to the other side of Cosey Beach, they had received no assistance from Guard troops or police as of Monday morning. (Bettina Hansen)